Happy Thanksgiving week! From our family to yours, we wish you health, happiness and lots of delicious food this holiday week. If you’ve signed up to bring a baked good to an upcoming holiday party, consider bringing these pumpkin muffins along. You don’t even have to tell anyone that they’re healthy. Gianna and I have…… Continue Reading

19 pounds. That is how much weight I have lost since I started this prep in July. It sounds like a LOT, and frankly it is a lot. In all honestly, I am not comfortable being this lean. I went to my husband’s Navy Football game yesterday and wore a 3/4 sleeved shirt because I’m…… Continue Reading

If I entered in a bikini competition this weekend, I certainly wouldn’t win any trophies. I’ve been referring to this week as my “week of gluttony” to my husband who has seen me plow though some serious food over the past 7 days. (I hope my coach isn’t reading this). **I may or may not…… Continue Reading

A super easy and healthy turkey burger has been my staple at lunch the past couple of weeks. Turkey burgers are super high in protein (you know I like my protein) and low in fat, so you can easily have 2 at one sitting to help you feel full and satiated. I’ve discovered a few…… Continue Reading

I am usually not tempted by the candy that stares at me when I check out of the grocery stores. I usually look at it and roll my eyes and think who would really fall for that sneaky marketing genius product placement in America. Oh yeah, pretty much everyone! On a rare occasion, however, I…… Continue Reading

Happy Valentine’s Day from our family to yours! After a week in Miami on vacation, I seriously considered skipping this sweets that come with this holiday all-together. I do love to travel, but I also love being home and getting back to my routine of healthy home-cooking and fierce sweat sessions. But when I went…… Continue Reading

Lately I’ve been snacking on some chocolate chip protein bread when I want a sweet treat. It’s great cold from the fridge, and I love it because it’s dense and filling. And who doesn’t love chocolate chips!? I have made this protein bread a few times with different protein powders, and I definitely recommend Slap…… Continue Reading

Last week I met up with Evie Claire Photography and took a couple of fitness photos with Gianna to celebrate her 6-month birthday. Afterwards, I went and got a slice of carrot cake from a local bakery. I was relieved that the photos were over, and I was happy with how my weight loss was…… Continue Reading

It’s a beautiful fall Sunday here in Annapolis. My husband is sleeping in after getting in at 4am this morning from a trip home from Memphis where his team came home with a huge Victory! Huge victories call for pancakes and bacon and chocolate chips. My favorite bacon comes from Whole Foods; it’s in the…… Continue Reading

I love these dense little bites of goodness because they are packed with protein (12g per bite) and low in sugar. They are perfect post workout or right before bed as a sweet nighttime treat. Mix the following in a bowl: 1 scoop chocolate protein powder (recommend Vega) 2T. powdered peanut butter 2T. ground flaxseed…… Continue Reading